Iznik Tulips Bangle

DESIGNER'S NOTES

This classic silver plated bangle features a design of tulips in the Iznik style.

Iznik pottery, originating in 15th- and 16th-century Ottoman Turkey, is celebrated for its vibrant cobalt blues, rich reds, and intricate floral and geometric patterns. Produced in the town of Iznik, these ceramics adorned mosques, palaces, and domestic spaces, combining technical mastery with aesthetic refinement.

Designs often incorporated tulips, carnations, and arabesques, reflecting both Islamic artistic traditions and cross-cultural influences from Chinese porcelain. Contemporary designers and ceramicists draw on Iznik motifs for tiles, tableware, and architectural detailing, translating historical patterns into modern materials and contexts. Its enduring appeal lies in the balance of symmetry, colour, and cultural resonance, bridging past craftsmanship with present innovation.

STYLING

The bangle image is a few centimetres in diameter on an open ring. Wear with jewellery of similar scale, such as a simple silver pendant or brooch.